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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

The dataset contains the metadata provided on the NYC Honorary Street Names Map. The dataset will include City Council Introduction Number, the local law enactment number and date, category of change, borough, new name of the street or intersection, present name, limits, zip code, Introduced by Council Member(s), Biographical information of the individual, Notes, Longitude and Latitude coordinates.

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Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95284125599994,40.69730302200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Syl Williamson Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Nostrand Avenue and Park Place
Zip Code
11206.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vann
Biographical Information
Syl Williamson was a longtime community activist, a businessman and an African-American Historian. He was considered an inspiration to young people in his community.
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-07-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94086576399997,40.814096593000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-07-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Samuel J. Battle Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of 135th Street and Lenox Avenue
Zip Code
10037.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
Samuel J. Battle was the first African-American appointed to the NYPD in 1911. He served the 38th Precinct in Harlem for many years and became the first African-American to be become Sergeant in 1926, and later on became the first African-American Lieut
Int. No. 849
Intro Number: Int. No. 849 • Enactment Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12205532899998,40.62843429900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Art Hall Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Myrtle Avenue and Clove Road
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Art Hall was a fixture of New York City's long distance running community. In the 1972 New York City Marathon, he placed fifth when he covered 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 22 seconds. He then moved up a place, to fourth in 1973 (2:27:26) and ag
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86120437399995,40.880522314000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Kings 5 Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 216th Street and Barnes Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
Kings 5 was a community-based basketball organization, which serviced more than 10,000 males, ages 8 to 40 in the northeast Bronx communities. It was founded by Andy King Sr. in the 1970’s as an organization to get neighborhood youth off the city’s
Int. No. 186
Intro Number: Int. No. 186 • Enactment Date: 1992-02-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98278322499993,40.69578690900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 186
Enactment Date
1992-02-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/016
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Kevin Kane Walk
Limits
The sidewalk on the south side of Tillary Street, between Prince Street and Gold Street
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
Pinkett, Fisher, McCaffrey, and Williams
Biographical Information
Rookie firefighter Kevin Charles Kane served with Ladder 110 in Brooklyn's Boro Hall section, where his father, Edward, had served as captain. As a child, Kevin attended Holy Name of Mary grammar school, Pius X High School, and later graduated from Niaga
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02452802899995,40.63215398300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Our Lady of Angels Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 4th Avenue and 73rd Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Our Lady of Angels’ more than 125 years of educational service to the Bay Ridge community.
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.21477200199996,40.54144900800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Principal Philip Carollo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Woodrow Road and Winant Avenue
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Philip John Carollo was born in Manhattan and later moved to Staten Island. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, a Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, and an Administration degree from the College of Staten Island.
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89888136399998,40.869647830000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Basil Paterson Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of 195th Street and Reservoir Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Basil Paterson graduated DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and later studied at St. John's University. He served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he earned a law degree in 1951. He became involved in clubhouse politi
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92448691399994,40.86143492600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Isaiah Ché Moronta Way
Limits
At the corner of Dyckman Street and Nagle Avenue
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Isaiah Ché Moronta was born in Washington Heights. He was raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan where he attended PS/MS.278 for both elementary school and middle school. While attending PS/MS.278 he was a member of the chess team and participated in
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87537805099998,40.717435539000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Firefighter John Boyle, Rescue Company 1
Limits
At the intersection of 78th Street and Furmanville Avenue
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
John “Jack” Boyle served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War. He served with the FDNY for 30 years as a member of Ladder 102/Engine 209 in Brooklyn and received the Holy Name Medal from the mayor’s
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89601501399994,40.86583591900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Sylvester Royer Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Creston Avenue and 193rd Street
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Mr. Sylvester Royer was a longtime resident of the 14th council district. Mr. Royer was an immigrant from the Commonwealth of Dominica and raised his family here for over 45 years. Mr. Royer was instrumental in organizing and maintaining a tenant associa
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85596192199995,40.75700937600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Reverend Darlene Spurling Morgan Way
Limits
At the intersection of 113th Street and 34th Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Darlene Spurling Morgan started her community service and building her organizational skills in her youth where she was a tutor for the BCL After School Program, and organized bus trips to Great Adventure and Bear Mountain with her close friends, the Kin
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82394699099996,40.81418391200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Thomas ‘Tommy’ A. Solfio Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Buttrick Avenue and Harding Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Thomas ‘Tommy’ A. Solfio served in the United States Navy and later became very dedicated to the Throggs Neck community. He was one of the founders of the Throggs Neck Little League, helped build the field house for the players and also managed the T
Int. No. 1068
Intro Number: Int. No. 1068 • Enactment Date: 1977-07-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93412944899995,40.85937770400005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1068
Enactment Date
1977-07-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Margaret Corbin Plaza
Limits
The northerly end of Fort Washington Avenue and Cabrini boulevard
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wagner, Stringer and Stern
Biographical Information
These proposed laws would amend the Administrative Code by naming the northerly end of Fort Washington Avenue and Cabrini Boulevard to be known as Margaret Corbin Plaza and by naming the entire roadway extending from the plaza at Fort Washington Avenue a
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86942200099998,40.83253800400007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Pedro Joaquín Aguiar-Carrión Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and East 172nd Street
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Pedro Joaquín Aguiar-Carrión was an accountant, advocate for the rights of taxi drivers, business owners and domestic workers in the Bronx, community activist and host of the television program LA VERDAD HABLADA. He received numerous awards for his lon
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85033799999997,40.66632100900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Glenda Cohen Street
Limits
At the intersection of 153rd Avenue and 84th Street
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Glenda Cohen was very involved in charitable community activities. In 1960, she joined Women’s American ORT (Obschestvo Remeslenovo i. Zemledelcheskovo Trouda (Society for Trades and Agricultural Labor)). She also volunteered for Cancer Care. In the ea
Int. No. 746 - A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746 - A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02596598299994,40.63565987800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746 - A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Jody Tepedino 9-11 Memorial Way
Limits
SE corner of Bay Ridge Avenue and Third Avenue
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Barron, Boyland, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, de Blasio, Foster, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Gonzalez, Jackson, James, Lanza, Lopez, McMahon, The Speaker (Miller), Oddo, Perkins, Reed, Rivera, Sanders, Sears, Stewart, Vallone, Weprin and The Public Advoc
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 428-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 428-A • Enactment Date: 2010-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10082497399998,40.59265300700008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John M. D’Amato Way
Limits
At the intersection of Cromwell Avenue and Richmond Road
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
John M. D’Amato was a prominent Staten Island attorney and former football star at Monsignor Farrell High School. He played college football and was a linebacker at the 1976 Rose Bowl for Ohio State University. He was a member of the Greater New York
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14401591499995,40.60635417700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Chief of Detectives William Allee Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bascom Place and Collfield Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
William Allee was a member of the NYPD for 40 years. During his term of service with NYPD, he rose through the ranks eventually becoming Chief of Detectives. He was on duty during the 9/11 attacks and also oversaw the operations at both Ground Zero and
Int. No. 828-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 828-A • Enactment Date: 1980-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92691564499995,40.852721589000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 828-A
Enactment Date
1980-10-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/066
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Raoul Wallenberg Park
Limits
A previously established playground located between West 190th Street and West 188th Street on the east side of Amsterdam Avenue.
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Michels, Stern, Greitzer, Kaufman, Messinger, Ward, Povman, Horwitz, Codd, Foster, Riccio, Ryan, and Dryfoos
Biographical Information
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat whose heroic efforts helped save thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi death camps. Mr. Wallenberg was sent to Budapest by the Swedish government in July, 1944 on a one-man mission to save Jewish lives. By January
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80211446199996,40.69466233400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
2nd Lt. Victor Terrelonge Corner
Limits
At the northeast corner of Tuskegee Airmen Way and Sutphin Boulevard
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
Victor Terrelonge was born in Jamaica, West Indies and moved to the United States at the age of 15 and would later become a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He graduated from Aviation High School in Queens, in 1942, and attended City College of New York t
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09210179399997,40.64262692900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Pfc. Nils George Thompson Way
Limits
At the intersection of Franklin Avenue at the southwest corner of Cassidy Place
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Nils George Thompson was killed in the line of duty in Iraq on August 4, 2005. He served with the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, the Stryker Brigade from Fort Lewis. Since his childhood, he always wanted to serve his country from having listened
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91943157199995,40.614840521000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Firefighter Gregory Saucedo Triangle
Limits
The intersection of Avenue T, Fillmore Avenue and East 57th Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 318-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 318-A • Enactment Date: 2003-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-04T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10490935399997,40.62614454700008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 318-A
Enactment Date
2003-01-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/006
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Robert H. Lynch, Jr. Way
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of Bard Avenue and Matthews Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Liu, McMahon, Vallone, Jr., Yassky, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92970667199995,40.832258943000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rev. Albert & Lady Betty Sutton Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 163rd Street
Zip Code
10452.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
Alberto O. L. Sutton, Sr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1936. He was the son of a preacher and left home at 17 years old to join the United States Air Force. He was a Pastor of the Friendly Baptist Church for 52 years. During these many years
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11103295799995,40.628098985000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John C. Woodman Way
Limits
At the intersection of East Raleigh Avenue and Bement Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
John C. Woodman graduated from Port Richmond High School in 1962, where he played basketball and baseball and was the school’s student body president. He served as president of Port Richmond High School’s Alumni Association from 2018 until December 2
Int. No. 1045-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1045-A • Enactment Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90835552199997,40.87572757600003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1045-A
Enactment Date
2013-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ted Corbitt Way
Limits
At the intersection of 228th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Ted Corbitt was a pioneer of ultramarathon running in the United States. He ended his running career at the age of 55, however he continued to participate in ultramarathons. At the age of 81, he walked 240 miles in a six-day race, with interludes for sle
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94054988099998,40.78894463300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
DJ Kay Slay Way
Limits
At the intersection of 105th Street and 1st Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
DJ Kay Slay was raised in East Harlem who immersed himself in Hip Hop music and graffiti art. He became a DJ, started making his own mixtapes and began to gain some recognition which led to him starting a magazine called Straight Stuntin’. He became a
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-24T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79355647699998,40.69972536700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Cathay Williams Blvd.
Limits
On the northwest and southwest corners of Tuskegee Airmen Way and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
Cathay Williams was the first African-American female to enlist, and the only documented to serve in the United States Army posing as a man, under the pseudonym William Cathay. She was born into slavery in Independence, Missouri in 1842. She worked as a
Int. No. 601
Intro Number: Int. No. 601 • Enactment Date: 1951-10-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1951-11-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85194139399994,40.848910885000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 601
Enactment Date
1951-10-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1951-11-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1951/150
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Alfred Loreto Park
Limits
All that park area within the block bounded by Morris Park Avenue, Tomlinson Avenue, Van Nest Avenue and Haight Avenue. as shown on a map designated as plan no. 11204 approved by the board of estimate on the 20th day of February 1947.
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Treulich, Schreckinger, Bloom, Isaacs and Low
Biographical Information
Alfred Loreto was a Policeman, who while off duty, was killed in preventing a holdup and kidnapping. The park area south to be named is in the immediate vicinity of the home of Alfred Loreto. Your committee feels that his memory should be perpetuated by
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11187492999994,40.633208350000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Anne Marie Martino-Cramer Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Cary Avenue and Bement Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09204115899996,40.63967880100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Nurse Patricia Mary Farrington Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Prospect Avenue and Pendleton Place
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Patricia Mary Farrington was the founder and executive director of Pax Christi Hospice who offered comfort and compassion to patients facing their last days of life. She attended St. Joseph’s of Yorkville Elementary School and St. Jean Baptist High Sch
Int. No. 11
Intro Number: Int. No. 11 • Enactment Date: 1966-03-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85175160399996,40.79292857300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 11
Enactment Date
1966-03-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1966/001
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Herman A. MacNeil Park
Present Name
College point Shore Front (Chisholm) Park
Limits
Popenhusen Avenue, College Place and East River
Zip Code
11356.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Curry, Friedland, Gelfand, Katzman, Kupferman, Modugno, Rios, Ryan, Santucci, Smith, and Weiss
Biographical Information
Mr. Mac Neil was a sculpture of international renown and lived in College Point until his death in 1947. He was born in Everett, Massachusetts in 1866. Among his works was "Out of Chaos Came the Dawn,” which brought him the honor of being the first Ame
Int. No. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93339193099996,40.75837356000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Bob Wilson Way
Limits
Southeast corner of Crescent Street and 36th Avenue
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
Robert Wilson served in the United States Navy including four years in the Korean War. He was a very important man in the community and unassumingly gave of his time and talents to multiple organizations. He was an active member of Community Board One, P
BOAP No. 311, BOAR No. 232
Intro Number: BOAP No. 311, BOAR No. 232 • Enactment Date: 1932-07-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91509427699998,40.753906210000025]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 311, BOAR No. 232
Enactment Date
1932-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Private John J. Dwyer Square
Limits
The unnamed square situated at the intersection of 47th Street, 34th Avenue and Northern Boulevard
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Deutschmann, Donnelly, Hartung, Nugent, Sheil, Bauer, Ott, Schwab, Hanley, Weber, Fassler, Moses and Kinsley
Biographical Information
That the designation of Private John J. Dwyer Square is to pay a tribute to the memory of one who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

47th St., 34th Ave. And Northern Blvd. - Named July 12th, 1
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00558340299995,40.603569426000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Christy Principale Place
Limits
The intersection of Bay 19th Street and Bath Avenue
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Christy Principale was born to humble means on Manhattan’s Lower Eastside. At age seventeen, Christy went to work for Owl Protective and Imperial Products. He was drafted and served six years during World War II. Upon his return, Christy went back to O
Int. No. 833
Intro Number: Int. No. 833 • Enactment Date: 1965-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91150278799995,40.61204524300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 833
Enactment Date
1965-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1965/104
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Alex Lindower Park
Limits
The recreational area located at Mill Avenue, Strickland Avenue and East 60th Place.
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Troy Jr., Kupferman, Weiss, Modugno, Berman, Cuite, Curry, Ruggieri, and O'Dwyer
Biographical Information
Through his work the neighborhood got adequate stop signs and signal lights for its dangerous streets. He was the original fighter for this park in 1957. He successfully fought against the Sanitation Disposal Unit in Mill Basin.
He formed the Veterans Or
Int. No. 590-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 590-A • Enactment Date: 2011-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12544656299997,40.598169436000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Amanda Sue Forsyth Gift of Life Way
Limits
At the intersection of Brielle Avenue and Gansevoort Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Amanda Forsyth was sixteen years old when she was killed when she was struck by a car leaving a sweet-sixteen party with friends. Her family donated her organs to help others and made life possible for seven people who were in need. As a result of her d
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79853922199999,40.697348248000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
452nd Anti-Aircraft Drive
Limits
At the southwest corner of Tuskegee Airmen Way and 156th Street
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
The 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery was an all-African-American anti-aircraft artillery unit of the United States Army during WWII comprised of approximately 1,000 soldiers. The unit was credited with having shot down 88 German warplanes which is the high
Int. No. 590-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 590-A • Enactment Date: 2011-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88553629299997,40.75163715100007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
35T₁H₄ A₁V₄E₁N₁U₁E₁
Limits
At the southeast corner of 35th Avenue and 81st Street
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dromm
Biographical Information
Scrabble is the quintessential New York game. After being laid off from his job in the midst of the Great Depression, architect Alfred Mosher Butts, a resident of Jackson Heights, invented Scrabble after meticulous study and trial and error. Mr. Butts
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90187178499997,40.819415880000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Miguel Angel (Mike) Amadeo Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
Miguel Angel Amadeo was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and was the son of composer Alfredo “Titi” Amadeo. In 1948, he moved to New York and settled in the Bronx. As a composer and guitarist, his first bolero, “Cruel desilusión” was recorded in
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16242033799995,40.53645422500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Glenn C. Perry, FDNY Avenue
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Hales Avenue and Koch Boulevard
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94676902999998,40.79156499900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
El Caribe Democratic Club Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 105th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
El Caribe Democratic Club is one of the first Puerto Rican democratic political clubs in the United States, founded in 1949. Since the mid 1900’s, El Caribe Democratic Club has been a staple in the plight of rights for East Harlem minorities.  Don An
BOAP Int. No. 208, BOAR No. 128
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 208, BOAR No. 128 • Enactment Date: 1926-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1926-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 208, BOAR No. 128
Enactment Date
1926-03-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1926-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Arthur Murphy Square
Limits
The unnamed open plot or space of ground in the Borough of The Bronx bounded by 3rd Avenue, 180th Street, 181st Street and Quarry Road.
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kelly, McGuinness, Weber, Friel, Keller, Dowd, Fenn, Zettler, Williams and Hagan
Biographical Information
Your committee feels that the Board will be glad to honor the memory of a former member of the Board of Alderman who was long prominent and active in the political and business affairs of Bronx Borough.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

3rd Ave., 180th St., 181st St. and Quarry Rd. Named Mar. 30, 19
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01649699299998,40.62577698900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
St. Ephrem’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and Ft. Hamilton Parkway
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of St. Ephrem’s school that has educated tens of thousands of students, hosts numerous social and community events and participates in food donations, clothing drives and outreach to the homebound,
BOAP Int. Nos. 680 and 890, BOAR No. 70
Intro Number: BOAP Int. Nos. 680 and 890, BOAR No. 70 • Enactment Date: 1923-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97359518599995,40.76406277700005]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. Nos. 680 and 890, BOAR No. 70
Enactment Date
1923-02-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Grand Army Plaza
Limits
The open space bounded on the east by 5th Avenue, on the north by West 59th Street, on the west by the unnamed roadway by the Hotel Plaza and on the south by West 58th Street
Zip Code
10019.0
Introduced By Council Members
Atwell, Dowd, Reinhard, Kaltenmeier, McHenry, Fenn, McGuinness, Sullivan, and Frank
Biographical Information
At the hearing by your Committee on this subject, there appeared in advocacy John Trainor, a veteran of the Civil War still in possession of health and vigor at the age of 77, who was 19 years of age on the day he was mustered out in 65 and 16 years of a
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

5th Ave., W. 59th St., W. 58th St. Named Feb. 10, 1923 - Bd. of
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01082976399994,40.60671514500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Rita Blau Way
Limits
The intersection of 16th Avenue and Bath Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80201699899999,40.58887302000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
St. John Baptist Church Place
Limits
At the intersection of Beach 74th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Zip Code
11692.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
St. John Baptist Church has been serving the Rockaways Community since 1929. It was incorporated on May 22, 1943, and the first building purchased for worship was located on Beach 81st Street in Rockaway Beach. In early 1953, land and houses were purch
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94268427699996,40.58923903900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Michael Fischetti Way
Limits
At the corner of East 27th Street and Avenue Z
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nelson
Biographical Information
Michael Fischetti was a lifelong resident of Brooklyn who was very involved in his community. He owned a local business, M&M Meats, providing the community with great food and affordable prices. He started the Guardians of Hydrocephalus Research Founda
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95342719499996,40.65923066700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lenore G. Briggs Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rutland Road and Rogers Avenue
Zip Code
11225.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eugene
Biographical Information
Lenore G. Briggs founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori School. She immigrated to New York City in 1965 and in 1973, she opened a home daycare center which grew into a preschool and kindergarten called Mom’s Center for Early Childhood Development Inc
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